SimsUshare vs. Fire Studio 6
System Deployment
| Fire Studio 6 | SimsUshare CTC | |
|---|---|---|
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Software to Install |
Install on each machine |
Can install on machine or once in network folder or USB drive; play sims without software installs |
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Scenario sharing |
? |
Yes |
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Embed interactive sims in email, web pages, and LMS’s |
No |
Yes |
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Platforms |
Windows & Mac & iOS play-only |
Develop and play sims on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android |
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Instructor can control multiple role-players at the same time |
Yes, with additional cost; not cross-platform; limited to 6 role-players at once |
Yes, fully cross-platform with no setup. Modest additional cost for > 3 role-players |
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Instructor can change condition for all role-players at once |
No |
Yes |
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Multiple remote instructors |
No |
Yes |
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Independent navigation/control for multiple role-players |
No |
Yes |
Scenario Deployment
| Fire Studio 6 | SimsUshare CTC | |
|---|---|---|
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Interface complexity |
Medium-High |
Low |
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# of smoke, fire, HazMat effects |
50+ |
30+ |
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Multiple views/locations |
Yes |
Yes |
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Use own photos |
Yes |
Yes |
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Widescreen simulations |
Yes |
Yes |
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Use own sounds |
Yes |
Yes |
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Include videos |
Yes |
Yes |
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Mask effect |
Yes |
Yes |
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Timed effects |
Yes |
Yes |
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Animated objects besides effects |
Yes |
No |
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Capture scenario in video |
Yes |
iOS; other platforms require 3rd party screen recorders |
Support
| Fire Studio 6 | SimsUshare CTC | |
|---|---|---|
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Phone & email support |
Included |
Included |
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Video tutorials |
Limited |
Included |
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Online classes & training |
Additional Cost |
Included |